For over a quarter century, innovative humorist Dirck Toll has performed unique stage shows combining the the immediacy of theater, the adventurousness of performance art, the intelligence of literature, and the energy of stand-up comedy. Toll deftly uses words and movement to single-handedly act out multi-character stories of mind-jolting humor, taking the audience to unexpected places with curious people in surprisingly unusual situations.

And for over a decade, Toll’s shows have been performed exclusively for the benefit of charitable organizations. Does he think this makes him “special” or “morally superior” or “better” than “everybody else”? Probably. Nevertheless, it’s money in the bank for not-for-profits, and if you or someone you know would like him to do a benefit show for your environmental advocacy, social justice, or arts organization, contact dtollhq@gmail.com right away.

Designs by Dirck Toll, photographs by Alejandra M. Pickett and Arrow Hill